Resources for Students
STUDENT FARE DISCOUNTS
Some agencies offer discount fare programs for students. This allows passes and single rides to be purchased at a cheaper price.
There are other options for transportation, the ones listed here are specific to students. To see all available options, view the Provider Directory.
RiverCities Transit
Student passes are available to those who have a student ID showing the holder is currently attending classes and earning college credit at an accredited school of higher education.
Student Summer Fun Passes are a buy two months get one free promotion from June 1st - August 31st of each calendar year.
Pacific Transit
A Student Monthly Pass is $18 and is good for the calendar month on all routes. These are for all college students with verification of enrollment.
C-Tran
The Education Opportunity Pass is a free transit pass available to currently enrolled Clark College and WSU Vancouver students. Please contact your specific school for more information, including where to buy.
Sunset Empire
Discounted monthly passes are available for those who are aged 60 and over, have a disability, are active-duty military or a Veteran, a K-12 or college student, or are low income. Reduced Day Passes are available for $3.00 and Reduced Monthly Passes are available for $20.00.
An application is required to determine eligibility for a Reduced fare I.D Card.
Application: https://www.nworegontransit.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Reduced-Fare-Application.pdf
CC-Rider
Qualifying individuals will receive $1 off their single ride fare. This program does not apply to monthly passes. Qualifying individuals include seniors, veterans, students, those with a disability, and low-income individuals.
An application is required to determine eligibility.
Application: https://www.nworegontransit.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/REGISTRATION-FOR-DIAL-A-RIDE-2020-updated.pdf
SCHOOL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
School District Transportation departments operate and maintain fleets of buses and other vehicles used in school operations such as getting students to and from school.
Cowlitz County School Districts
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-501-3126
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-841-2023
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-501-1350
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-501-7019
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-967-1135
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-841-2023
Grays Harbor County School Districts
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-538-8270
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-482-2822 ext. 5110
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-538-8270
McCleary School District Phone Number: 360-495-3204
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-249-5454
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-289-3565
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-273-5946
Transportation Phone Number: 360-268-9125 ext. 4001
Transportation Phone Number: 360-532-3128
Lewis School Districts
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-330-7628
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-330-7628
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-496-5576
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-983-3185
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-262-3630
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-978-4111, option 3
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-864-2393
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-497-2298
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-785-4568
Pacific School Districts
Ocean Beach School District Phone Number: 360-642-3739
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-642-2104
Rainier, OR School Districts
Transportation Department Phone Number: 503-556-9140
Wahkiakum School Districts
Transportation Department Phone Number: 360-849-6009
YOUTH RIDE FREE FARE PROGRAM
In October 2022, transit agencies across Washington reached a major milestone delivering policies that make riding transit free for people 18 and under. With the policies, the transit agencies secured access to funding from the state's Transit Support Grant.
The Transit Support Grant provides financial support to transit agencies statewide. Funding allows transit agencies to implement new projects, like additional routes and vehicles, and new bus stops and stations. People 18 years and younger make up more than 20 percent of Washington's total population. Making transit free for youth improves access for a large number Washingtonians and helps lower family transportation costs, which on average make up 16 percent of all household expenses.
Each transit agency had the opportunity to implement its own policy and rules in response to the Youth Ride Free program. Be sure to check and see if there are specific rules for the agency you wish to use.
Find out more information about the Youth Ride Fare Free program here.